Chatham County’s Organization and Governing Board Introduction: Chatham County’s Organization and Governing Board Produced by: Ambassadors In Motion (AIM) County Ambassadors Program 2006-07

Chatham County Citizens Board of Commissioners Sheriff Register of Deeds State Government Soil & Water Conserv. Bd. Soil & Water Dept. Coop. Extension Dir. Board of Commissioners Directly Appoints Official/Board Social Services Dir. Board of Social Services County Attorney Appoints one or more members, but not full board Tax Administrator Board of Elections Elections Director County Manager Board of Health Health Director Water Director Em. Mgmt. Director Library Director Planning Director Economic Develop. Corp. Recreation Director Central Permits Dir. Econ Develop. Dir. Info. Technology Dir. Tourism Director Human Res. Director Finance Director Council on Aging Board Senior Serv. Director Solid Waste Director Facilities Director Chatham County Citizens Chatham County Citizens Chatham County Citizens Sheriff Register of Deeds Sheriff Register of Deeds Sheriff Register of Deeds Soil & Water Dept. Soil & Water Conservation Bd. Cooperative Extension Dir. State Government Soil & Water Dept. Soil & Water Conservation Bd. Cooperative Extension Dir. State Government Soil & Water Dept. Soil & Water Conservation Bd. Cooperative Extension Dir. State Government Board of Commissioners Board of Commissioners Board of Commissioners Board of Social Services County Attorney Board of Social Services County Attorney Board of Social Services County Attorney Social Services Dir. Tax Administrator Social Services Dir. Tax Administrator Social Services Dir. Tax Administrator Board of Elections* Board of Elections* Board of Elections* Elections Director County Manager Elections Director County Manager Elections Director County Manager Board of Health Board of Health Utilities Director Emergency Mgmt. Dir. Board of Health Health Director Utilities Director Emergency Mgmt. Dir. Health Director Library Services Dir. Utilities Director Planning Director Emergency Mgmt. Dir. Health Director Library Services Dir. Planning Director Recreation Director Library Services Dir. Cent. Perm. Director Planning Director Economic Develop. Corp. Economic Develop. Corp. Recreation Director Cent. Perm. Director Economic Develop. Corp. MIS Director Recreation Director Tourism Coordinator Cent. Perm. Director Economic Develop. Dir. MIS Director Tourism Coordinator Economic Develop. Dir. HR Director MIS Director Finance Officer Tourism Coordinator Economic Develop. Dir. HR Director Finance Officer Council on Aging Dir. of Senior Services Solid Waste Director HR Director Facilities Director Finance Officer Council on Aging Dir. of Senior Services Solid Waste Director Facilities Director Council on Aging Dir. of Senior Services Solid Waste Director Facilities Director

County Governing Board A five-member Board of Commissioners governs Chatham County and sets general policy direction for the county. The commissioners are elected at large, but must reside within a particular district. They directly appoint the county manager, clerk to the board of commissioners and the tax administrator.

Board of Commissioners Districts Patrick Barnes District 2 Mike Cross District 3 George Lucier District 4 Tom Vanderbeck District 5 Carl Thompson Back

COUNTY MANAGER CHARLIE HORNE County Manager’s Office Overseeing and coordinating the implementation of county policies Major functions include: human resources, budget, construction projects, workplace safety, public information and grants COUNTY MANAGER CHARLIE HORNE Back

Policy Making Board Health Department NOTE: The Board of Health members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and they select the Health Director. Chatham County Health Department exists to provide and encourage the provision of quality health programs for the citizens of Chatham County. Functions include: Protecting and promoting health Preventing and controlling disease Reducing and rehabilitating disability Establishing and maintaining healthful lifestyles and a safe environment Back

Policy Making Board Department of Social Services NOTE: The Board of Social Services is jointly appointed by the County Board of Commissioners and the state. The Department serves the public through the administration of programs aimed at helping an individual or family during a time of economic crisis and administers programs that are intended to protect adults and children. Functions include: Providing emergency food assistance Providing medical assistance to low-income people Providing financial counseling and employment services Providing special services for children and adults Enforcing child support Back

Departments with Unique Governance Soil and Water Conservation NOTE: The District Conservation Board board is elected locally by Chatham County voters. Providing technical assistance to land owners and users Protecting and improving water, soil and wildlife Back

Internal Service Departments Finance Administering and overseeing all financial activities of the County Maintaining internal control and financial procedures GIS Mapping & Information Technology GIS: providing up-to-date ownership records of all real property, and property mapping. IT: managing data services, primarily internal, including networking, computer purchases, Internet, etc. Back

Internal Service Departments Facilities Management & County Fleet Facilities: Maintaining a clean, safe and productive work environment Fleet: Servicing vehicles in a timely manner Insuring that employees have safe and dependable vehicle Back

Advisory Board Departments Planning Providing guidance for matters of land and building development through review and approval Advising Planning Board and Board of Commissioners on development proposals Administering wide range of land use regulations Back

Advisory Board Departments Travel & Tourism Providing travel information to visitors, tourist-related businesses and the media Promoting awareness of Chatham’s rich assets to enhance County image Fully funded by occupancy tax (3%) Back

Advisory Board Departments Water/Public Works Providing water service to approximately 5,000 customers Providing wastewater service in small part of county in Bynum Mill Village area Back

Advisory Board Departments Waste Management Promoting environmentally sound activities Providing a clean, safe and efficient program for management, collection, reduction, recycling and disposal of solid waste. Staffing 12 convenient collection centers countywide Back

Advisory Board Departments Public Library Providing information services to residents Providing computer Internet access at each library Hosting regular pre-school story times for children Providing three libraries in Pittsboro, Siler City and Goldston Providing one Bookmobile that serves other areas of the county Back

Advisory Board Departments Recreation Providing recreational programs including: t-ball, softball, basketball, tennis clinics and camps, karate classes, tumbling classes, summer school half-day camps, and special events and much more Providing neighborhood parks in Bynum and in Southwest Chatham near Bear Creek Back

Non-Advisory Board Departments Central Permitting Fire Marshal▬ Providing: Fire prevention education Fire inspection and code enforcement Fire investigation assistance Arson mitigation Expedient concern/complaint response Liaison services with fire departments in the county Building Inspections▬ Enforcing state and local regulations relating to the construction of buildings and administration of the fire code Assisting the public in the building process from the plan review process, building process, to the issuing of the Certificate of Occupancy Back

Non-Advisory Board Departments Emergency Operations and Communications Developing plans for preparation, response, and recovery efforts between citizens, county, state, and federal agencies for emergencies that occur in the county. Operating E911 emergency call center Back

Non-Advisory Board Departments Tax Administration NOTE: The Tax Administrator is appointed by the County Board of Commissioners. The offices functions are: Ensuring that all real and personal property is listed and assessed Collecting all real and personal property taxes Back

SHERIFF RICHARD WEBSTER Departments Led by Elected Officials Sheriff Serving the citizens of Chatham County, providing public safety through enforcement, intervention and education. Patrolling the county Conducting investigations Operating jail Serving civil and criminal papers Preventing and student education SHERIFF RICHARD WEBSTER Back

REBA THOMAS REGISTER OF DEEDS Departments Led by Elected Officials Register of Deeds Serving as legal custodian of all public records Providing indexes and records of real estate and real property records Maintaining vital records (birth, death, marriage) REBA THOMAS REGISTER OF DEEDS Back

Departments with Unique Governance County Elections Planning, organizing, conducting and monitoring all elections Maintaining accurate voter registration information Educating the public information concerning election laws, campaign finance and any other election matters NOTE: The county Board of Elections is appointed by the major county political parties, but the director of the county office is appointed by the State Board of Elections DAWN STUMPF ELECTIONS DIRECTOR Back

Departments with Unique Governance Council on Aging NOTE: The agency is a non-profit organization, but the Board of Commissioners appoint some members of the Council. The Council receives funds from the county and the director is a county employee Providing in-home services, nutrition, wellness programs and transportation for seniors Back

Departments with Unique Governance Chatham County Center of N.C. Cooperative Extension NOTE: Is part of North Carolina State University’s Cooperative Extension Service, but also is a county department Extending research-based information, education and assistance from the land grant universities across the state Providing informal educational programs and one-on-one assistance for agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer education, 4-H and youth development, and community and rural development. Back

Departments with Unique Governance Economic Development Corporation NOTE: The County Board of Commissioners appoint the members of the Corporation, but it is a separate nonprofit organization Promoting the county as a desirable location for potential businesses and industries Providing support to current business and industry in the county to help them be successful and stay in the county Back

State Government ELECTIONS: The State Board of Elections appoints the director of the County Board of Elections. SOCIAL SERVICES: The North Carolina Social Services Commission appoints two of the members of the County Board of Social Services, Back